How to Sew a Horseshoe Shaped Pillow
Gather the supplies (see "Things You Need" section below)., Take the fabric, and fold it in half so that the right sides are together. , Draw the size of the pillow on the fabric using the fabric marker., Cut out the horseshoe shape. , Sew a 1/4"...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather the supplies (see "Things You Need" section below).
The items needed can be found at quality craft stores or craft sections of large variety stores. -
Step 2: Take the fabric
, You'll also need to add 1/4" to only one bottom end of the horseshoe.
You'll need this a bit later on.
For example, if you wanted a 10" x 10" x 5" pillow, then draw a horseshoe that is 15 1/4" x 15 1/4".
You need the extra quarter-inch for the seam allowance, and the extra 5 inches (12.7 cm) for the width.
If you can't draw the horseshoe shape right, try printing a template off your computer and using that. ,, Don't do any sharp turns except for the parts where it's a right angle. ,,,, Try to make small, but taut stitches.
When you reach the end, do a double knot or a knot big enough to stop the thread from coming out. -
Step 3: and fold it in half so that the right sides are together.
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Step 4: Draw the size of the pillow on the fabric using the fabric marker.
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Step 5: Cut out the horseshoe shape.
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Step 6: Sew a 1/4" seam along the whole horseshoe
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Step 7: but only sew within a 1/2" where the corner where you have the extra 1/4" is.
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Step 8: Iron the two flaps which you didn't sew to 1/4" the inside.
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Step 9: Reaching through the opening
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Step 10: pull the inside of your project out so it's right-side-out.
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Step 11: Stuff the pillow.
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Step 12: Sew up the opening using a fell stitch and thread that's about the same color as the fabric.
Detailed Guide
The items needed can be found at quality craft stores or craft sections of large variety stores.
, You'll also need to add 1/4" to only one bottom end of the horseshoe.
You'll need this a bit later on.
For example, if you wanted a 10" x 10" x 5" pillow, then draw a horseshoe that is 15 1/4" x 15 1/4".
You need the extra quarter-inch for the seam allowance, and the extra 5 inches (12.7 cm) for the width.
If you can't draw the horseshoe shape right, try printing a template off your computer and using that. ,, Don't do any sharp turns except for the parts where it's a right angle. ,,,, Try to make small, but taut stitches.
When you reach the end, do a double knot or a knot big enough to stop the thread from coming out.
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